I've tried to access old posts but didn't come up with a response.
I have a 9ft 6wt rod I use for small stillwaters.
I've noticed several people infer that 10ft rods are better for newcomers to cast?
Would really appreciate advice

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A 10ft rod will cause more fatigue, not sure why anyone would recommend a beginner learn on one over 9ft or 9.5ft.

You won't cast further on a longer rod, the only advantage gained is clearance on your back cast and to aid dibbling your flies on the surface from a boat.

You are fine with what you have, just crack on.

The Pirate.

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Thanks Pirate,really appreciate that as I was wondering.
I'm getting more confident with the 9ft but was wondering after hearing others say 10ft might be easier to cast

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I'm biulding a 10' for bank stillwater at the mo but not for distance or easier casting but to clear the 8ft hedge that runs along one side

AL

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Nah mate, it will be harder to cast, greater/wider arc and all that.

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Hi elucius,
It really comes down to what suits you.Personally I wouldnt use a 9ft of a boat
but would off the bank.Alot of anglers go for allround rods 9ft6inch and 10ft.Others have rods for all occassions.
John

Cheers!
Really appreciate the help.
Its great to be able, as a novice, to come on to the site and get great advice.

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Elucius, 10ft rod should be no problem off a boat, I would definitely go for this size, just as easy to learn with a 10ft as it is with a 9ft. Just my own thoughts on it. The main thing is to enjoy your fly fishing, whatever size you select.
Billy.

i fink 9.5ft is right for most stillwaters , i use a self built 10ft only because of the high banks were i fish, 10fters do feel heavier but wont knacker you as a allround rod the 9,5ft is spot on for most waters. gaz

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When fishing small stillwaters from a bank a 10' gives virtually no advantage over a shorter rod and provided that the rod is long enough to reach out over marginal weed it is long enough.

In fact a shorter rod will enable you to cast into places that would be more difficult with a longer rod. The best places to try on small stillwaters are those that the 90% of anglers who are basically lazy usually walk past. Under overhanging trees is a favourite and the shorter rod is better here.

I use a 9' rod on small stillwaters from choice but would be perfectly happy with anything from 8' 6" to 10' in most situations. The only place I use a longer rod is on one water where the best spots have a high hedge behind and I use the longer rod to clear the hedge on the backcast.

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